Barack Obama: załogowa mission to Mars will take place in a few years – TVP Info

“we have Set a clear goal, which is crucial for the next Chapter in the history of America in space: sending humans to Mars in 30 years. this century and safely return them back to Earth, with the ultimate goal that someday they will stay there for a long time," wrote the White House in a statement published on the website of TV channel CNN.

Obama pointed out that this week in Pittsburgh will be held organized by the White House for a meeting with the participation of scientists, engineers and students. The purpose of the discussion is the search of methods of intensification of space exploration.

the President acknowledged that if five years ago the private American company was not involved at all and sending space ships into orbit wokółziemską using its own launch vehicles currently account for over one third of the market for such services.

“to get to Mars will require the continued cooperation of the government with private investors, and we’re “experienced”, – assured Obama. He added that in the next two years private companies will transport astronauts to the International Space Station. Currently, they carry only support.